Practice Areas
Education
University of Michigan Law School
Ann Arbor, Michigan
J.D., 1972
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
B.A., 1965
Bar Admissions
Michigan
Court Admissions
All Michigan state courts
Employee Benefits Attorney
Although Larry has retired from active practice, he is available to consult with clients in the areas of his previous practice, which included:
- representing employers on employee benefit matters, including pension plans, profit sharing 401(k) plans, employee stock ownership plans, and other retirement and fringe benefits programs; and
- working with third-party administrators of employee benefit plans, trustees of multi-employer pension and health care plans, and individuals planning for retirement.
Larry had served as general employee benefits counsel for employers including manufacturers, banks, health care organizations and trustees of multi-employer pension and health care funds. He also counseled clients regarding litigation involving employee benefit issues and administrative matters with the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor, and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
Honors and Recognitions
Best Lawyers in America® since 1995
Grand Rapids Magazine’s Top Lawyers, Employee Benefits Law, 2019 – 2021
Leading Lawyers, Employee Benefits Law
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated
Michigan Super Lawyers® since 2011
Professional Affiliations
Grand Rapids Bar Association
State Bar of Michigan: Taxation Section, Employee Benefits Committee
Western Michigan University, certified Employee Benefits Specialist Program instructor
Community Involvement
Aquinas College: OLLI, Board member; past chair
Dwelling Place: Board member; past chair
Genesis Nonprofit Housing Corporation; Board member
Reeds Crossing Condo Association: Board member; past president